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Subtract 1/35 from 5/6

5/6 - 1/35 is 169/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 35 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    5/6 = 5 × 35/6 × 35 = 175/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    1/35 = 1 × 6/35 × 6 = 6/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    175/210 - 6/210 = 175 - 6/210 = 169/210

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